Snr. Web Developer/Programmer at Samsung Electronics

Job description

Samsung South Africa is looking for a Snr. Web Developer/Programmer to develop dynamic websites, web applications, and mobile applications using a variety of languages and development platforms.

The candidate will partner with technical managers and other staff to develop technical briefs, specifications, requirements documents, and test plans as required.

• Design, program, and deliver web/local development projects (PHP, .NET, C#, and related platforms) within designated schedules and budget
• Support development of projects from inception through alpha/beta testing and final delivery
• Identify, communicate, and overcome development problems and creative challenges related to complex web and application-based projects
• Keep current with programming languages/platforms within the web development/web application, and desktop application space
• Revise and troubleshoot development work as required
• Act as a go-to person within technical area of expertise
• Interact with associate technical directors, producers, associate creative directors, and other technical/creative team members
• Effectively present technical information in one-on-one and small group situations to vendors, clients, and agency staff

This position will require the applicant(s) to meet the following minimum requirements:

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Relevant technical degree, diploma, certificate or qualification
• At least five (5) years of relevant web development experience
• Applied knowledge of both agile, iterative, and waterfall web development process, as well as demonstrated abilities to write and follow technical briefs, technical requirements, data schemas, and data descriptions
• Ability to understand creative and project briefs
• Ability to accurately estimate the scope and effort required to deliver complex technical projects
• Significant, demonstrated ability to develop and maintain complex solutions within at least one of the following interactive/rich-media platforms:
• Entire LAMP vertical (Linux, Apache, mySQL, PHP)
• Focused Microsoft vertical (Windows, IIS, SQL .NET/C#)
• Project experience in the following development methodologies:
• Application design patterns
• OOP/object-oriented development approach
• Use of platform extensions, industry libraries
• Industry-related knowledge of browser client development:
• HTML 5, CSS3, JavaScript, Ajax, jQuery
• Understanding of browser compatibility issues and platform characteristics
• Direct industry experience working in coordination with front-end developers
• Ability to work with interactive requirements—providing external data through multiple means (XML, JavaScript, web services) and guidance on data usage

Rewuirements

• BS in computer science or a related field, or significant equivalent experience
• 5 years minimum experience with HTML/XHTML and CSS
• 5 years minimum Web programming experience, including C#, ASP.Net, PHP, ASP or JSP
• 3 year minimum experience working with relational database systems such as MySQL, MSSQL and a good working knowledge of the SQL development interface.
• Development experience using extensible web authoring tool
• Experience developing and implementing open source software projects
• Behavioural competencies:
• Strong communication & administration skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic; detail oriented and process driven
• Ability to work well in a team environment and builds lasting working relationships
• Ability to work well under pressure to produce desired results.
• Ability to work independently; self-starter with a ‘can-do’ proactive attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels

All Applicants must perform all the steps necessary not to infringe on any trade secret of former or current employer(s) during this entire recruitment process.
The Company is an Employment Equity and Equal Opportunity Employer and thus preference will be given to people from Designated Groups.
Should you not receive feedback from us within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.